In Avowed, Sapadal's offer of power, similar to a previous "Voice" mission, initially presents a difficult choice. However, a direct comparison of the outcomes reveals one option significantly superior to the other.
Should You Embrace or Refuse Sapadal's Power?
For optimal godlike strength in Avowed, accepting Sapadal's power during the "Ancient Soil" mission is strongly recommended. This grants an ability far surpassing the alternative.
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The Rewards of Acceptance: Thorn of Sapadal
This ability offers significant advantages. Beyond the damage output, the temporary root effect proves invaluable for combo attacks, providing extra time for spells like Fireball.
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Rejecting Sapadal's Offer: Godlike's Will
Refusal grants "Godlike's Will," providing an additional Ability Point for the Fighter, Ranger, or Wizard trees. This is identical to the reward for rejecting Sapadal's "Healing Touch" earlier.
While extra Ability Points are always useful for skill enhancement, the unique power of Thorn of Sapadal is demonstrably superior.
Only players seeking maximum difficulty should reject Sapadal's offer. For optimal builds and gameplay enjoyment, accepting is the clear choice.
Having accepted Sapadal's power, discover how to acquire Hylea's Talon for weapon and armor upgrades. To adjust your build, learn how to respec in Avowed and reallocate Ability Points.